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Systems Control is the best-in-class designer and manufacturer of customized, highly engineered control panels and electrical substation equipment enclosures for the transmission and distribution industry. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Systems Control serves a blue-chip customer base of electric utility companies. In March 2018, Comvest Partners acquired the Company. The acquisition enables Systems Control to continue to strengthen its position as the market leader within a sector experiencing strong tailwinds due to aging electrical grid infrastructure in the US and grid modernization initiatives.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As the Director of the Supply Chain Management team, you will provide leadership, direction, strategic planning and execution for all aspects of our world-class manufacturing company’s supply chain policies, objectives, and initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with Operations and Engineering teams to develop and lead strategic sourcing and procurement strategies in alignment with company objectives and growth goals, including inventory and working capital objectives; logistics initiatives; and LEAN manufacturing lead-time reduction programs

Develop and maintain world class supply chain practices, managing over $100M in annual spend and five direct reports

Work cross-functionally with Sales, Estimating, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Design to ensure best cost manufacturing strategy is being achieved

Ensure supplier compliance in all respects of corporate specifications and requirements ensuring best in class supplier performance

Assume final responsibility for ordering and tracking all inbound project materials, along with their associated delivery deadlines

Develop a KPI and performance metrics driven procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics environment, where ambiguity is removed or minimized by virtue of clear, measurable goals and frequent analysis of progress

Bachelor’s Degree in Business with an emphasis in Supply Chain and/or Operations Management. Master’s Degree preferred. CPIM or CPM certifications a plus.

Minimum 10 years of experience in a Senior Supply Chain role with equivalent experience operating in a manufacturing environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

A successful candidate will have spent ample time working in manufacturing organizations with procurement spend in excess of $100M and must be able to lead efforts aimed at improving and institutionalizing supply chain processes

Demonstrated ability to recruit, lead, manage, and mentor a high-performing, data-driven supply chain team; Excellent coach and team leader who can champion change

A successful record of progressive career advancement with expanding responsibilities

Ability to develop win/win relationships with suppliers to reduce cost and improve delivery and quality

SKILLS

Working knowledge and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems

Experience and understanding of Lean Manufacturing

Outstanding communication and presentation skills

Familiar with manufacturing processes including but not limited to: metals, fabrication, assembly, paint, and electronics.